The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

Li Yusheng sneered inwardly. This Chen Zigui really had a good plan. He was trying to win him over and help him deal with the Queen Mother! Although Li Yusheng was a military general, he was no fool. He knew that the current court situation was extremely complicated. The slightest mistake would lead to disaster! He didn't want to be caught up in this vortex of power and become a pawn in the hands of others!

Li Yusheng calmly picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and said lightly, "Master Chen, you are too kind." His tone was calm, without revealing any emotion. "The emperor is wise and powerful." He looked up at Chen Zigui, his eyes revealing a bit of genuine reverence, as if the emperor was a god in his heart. "The queen mother is kind and virtuous." He returned his gaze to the wine glass, his tone full of respect for the queen mother, as if she were his biological mother. "The ministers in the court are also dedicated to serving the country. I believe that our Great Zhou will continue to prosper."

He raised his glass again and gestured to Chen Zigui, his face full of a sincere smile, making it impossible to tell what he was really thinking.

Seeing Li Yusheng's impeccable words, Chen Zigui sighed inwardly. This Li Yusheng was truly impeccable, and difficult to deal with! He was about to think of another way to test him, but he heard Cen Jiexiao chuckle and say, "General Li, this is wrong."

Li Yusheng turned his head to look at Cen Jiexiao, only to see her eyes moving and a meaningful smile on her lips.

"Oh? Why do you say that, Lord Cen?" Li Yusheng asked calmly, but he was secretly on high alert in his heart.

Cen Jiexiao gently waved her feather fan and spoke slowly, "General Li is a veteran of many battles. Doesn't he understand the principle of 'I cannot allow others to snore beside my bed'? How can the Emperor rest in peace when the Empress Dowager's allies are so powerful?"

Li Yusheng cursed inwardly. This Sister Cen was really just hoping for chaos! He was about to open his mouth to refute, but he heard Sister Cen continue, "I heard that among the envoys sent by the Liaodan Kingdom to participate in the sacrificial ceremony this time, there is a Princess Yunshang. I wonder if General Li has heard of her?"

Li Yusheng's heart skipped a beat. What did Cen Jiexiao mean by suddenly mentioning Princess Yunshang? He feigned composure and said, "I've heard a little bit about this. It's said that Princess Yunshang is the most beloved daughter of the Liaodan monarch. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, but she's also well-versed in poetry and song, and possesses boundless talent. She's truly a rare and remarkable woman."

Cen Jiexiao smiled and nodded, saying, "General Li is absolutely right. Princess Yunshang is indeed a rare and extraordinary woman. What a pity..."

She deliberately prolonged the last syllable and looked at Li Yusheng meaningfully.

Li Yusheng was puzzled and asked, "What's a pity?"

Cen Jiexiao covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled softly, saying, "It's a pity that Princess Yunshang seems to have already fallen in love with someone, and the person she loves is none other than you, General Li."

Li Yusheng was shocked when he heard this and quickly denied it, "Master Cen, you are joking. This general and Princess Yunshang have never met before, so how can there be any talk of her having a secret crush on him?"

Cen Jiexiao said calmly, "General Li, don't panic. I heard that Princess Yunshang is willing to die in order to marry you, General Li. She even spread the word that if you agree, she will give up her princess status and become your concubine!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yusheng stood up abruptly, finally unable to hold back, and said in a stern voice, "Master Cen, stop your nonsense! I've never met Princess Yunshang, so how can I say I admire her? If you dare to speak nonsense again and defame my innocence, don't blame me for being rude!"

Seeing Li Yusheng's dramatic reaction, Cen Jiexiao was secretly delighted, knowing her ploy had worked. She feigned innocence with a blink, a barely perceptible smile on her lips, and softly said, "General Li, what's wrong with you? I just heard some rumors and was just speaking casually. Why are you so angry?" As she spoke, she gently waved her feather fan, as if she were genuinely just chatting.

Li Yusheng was furious, wishing he could tear Cen Jiexiao's eloquent mouth apart! He clenched his fists, trying to control himself and not lose his composure in front of Cen Jiexiao. He took a deep breath and said coldly, "Master Cen, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want! As an official appointed by the court, you don't care about sharing the country's worries, but instead spread rumors and ruin this general's reputation. What are you thinking?"

Seeing that Li Yusheng was not fooled by her weak attitude, Cen Jiexiao was secretly surprised, but she remained calm on the surface. She just sighed softly and said, "General Li, you misunderstood me. I have no ill intentions, it's just..." When she said this, she deliberately paused and observed Li Yusheng's expression.

Li Yusheng laughed in anger and said coldly, "Just what? Lord Cen, if you have anything to say, please speak directly. No need to beat around the bush!"

Seeing the time was right, Cen Jiexiao put away her smile and said sternly, "General Li, you know the court is in turmoil right now. The Empress Dowager's allies are growing stronger. The Emperor has only recently taken power, and his foundation is unstable. As an important official in the court, commanding a large army, aren't you worried that one day someone will harm the Emperor?"

Li Yusheng was shocked when he heard this. He had never expected Sister Cen to speak so bluntly. He asked in a deep voice, "Master Cen, what exactly do you want to say?"

Cen Jiexiao smiled faintly and said, "General Li, I mean no harm. I simply hope you can prioritize the overall situation and make early plans. Right now, the only solution is for you to join forces with us to protect the Emperor and the Great Zhou!"

Li Yusheng snorted coldly and said, "Master Cen, are you trying to drag me down with you?"

Cen Jiexiao shook her head and said, "General Li, you misunderstood. I'm not trying to drag you down. I just hope you can see the situation clearly and make the right choice. Your cooperation with us isn't about courting disaster, but about joining forces to create a greater cause!"

Li Yusheng remained silent. He knew that what Cen Jiexiao said made sense. In the current situation, he had no choice. If he refused to cooperate with them, he would probably face retaliation. However, if he agreed to cooperate with them, it would mean betraying the emperor and his own conscience.

He was in a dilemma and didn't know how to make a decision.

Seeing Li Yusheng's hesitation, Cen Jiexiao struck while the iron was hot and said, "General Li, I know you have concerns, but please believe that we are not treacherous villains. Everything we do is for the emperor and for the Great Zhou! As long as you are willing to cooperate with us, we guarantee that you will get what you want!"